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Thursday, January 10, 2008

We had a very informative dr appt today! We did an ultrasound to see how big Brody is. He weighs 5 lbs 1 oz. So he's doing great on weight. However...his head is measuring the size of a 38 week baby!! And did I mention that I'm 34.5 weeks! When Matt asked her if he was reading that right..she actually LAUGHED and said "umm..yea."

So as of now, his head is stinking big! That makes me a little nervous. That doesn't sound very fun to deliver! However, that's actually a very good thing that his head is big..that means it is developed and his brain is mature. It's not going to just keep growing and be like enormous if I made it full term. Which the doctor doesn't think I will do. Well, she doesn't think I'll make it to 40 weeks..because...as of today....

I'M OFFICIALLY OFF BEDREST!

I'm so excited. She said I can do things around the house and feel like a normal person again. I can't return to work or go out of town, but as far as normal activity, I should be good to go. However, resuming activity will probably bring on more contractions..and more intense ones that will lead to labor. But she feels perfectly comfortable with the way things are looking and if I went in to labor in the next week or so, everything would be fine. And Matt and I are comfortable with that too. We know that he is doing great and is developing as he should be so if he decides to come at 36 weeks...we know the Lord has His hand on him and everything will be ok. Things have "progressed" with me...I don't know how graphic I should be on a blog. Do words like dilating and effacing weird people out? Anyways...because of the "progression" and possibility of contractions now that I'm able to be mobile again, there's a good chance of him being born very soon. Not likely in the next day or two but in the coming few weeks. Or who knows..maybe he'll surprise us and stay in for a whole 5.5 more weeks until his due date. Who knows!

7 comments:

You still better be taking it easy missy! No jogging laps around the neighborhood or anything like that. I want Brody to cook in the oven just a little longer.....but, it really isn't about what I want. I know the Lord will bring Brody when he is good and ready!

So glad you're off bedrest... at this point I'm not comfortable anywhere, so I can't imagine having to stay uncomfortable in one place all-day...it's much easier walking around in my umcomfortableness:)

Within the next week or so??? I'm so jealous!...er, maybe I should hold off saying that until/if you actually give birth early:) I've known several women who have "progressed" nicely and still went full-term... and I'm with the others when I say I hope he stays in there to bake a little longer...so take it easy as you're up moving around! I'll be watching the blog closely in the next couple weeks:)

This is Kirby's sister, Avery, just wanted to say no worries about the melon head!! They told me Brynn had a very LARGE ROUND head. I was picturing Stewie the baby from Family Guy. They also said she was going to be a big baby (8-9 lbs). Turns out they were wrong on both accounts!! she had a very nice round head but tiny just like the rest of her (6lbs 8oz).

Hi! I'm Larra. I'm first and foremost a sinner saved by grace. A wife to Matt and Mom to 3 amazing boys. When I'm not cleaning, playing super heroes, or wiping faces, you can find me designing in Photoshop, organizing spaces, at Target and attempting DIY and decor projects. This blog is meant to journal all the amazing things the Lord does in our lives, to remember the sweet moments with our boys and even share a project or two. We're so glad you stopped by to join us!